Buying Clothes that's too small

Buying clothes that are slightly too small in a charity shop = great motivation & doesn't cost a lot. (Charity shop = thrift store in America, op shop in Australia). You can pick up fab clothes in great condition - some are still new, with tags - I imagine someone who never made it to that size having a clear out. The best shops are clean and well organised with the stuff on offer arranged by type, size and colour. I LOVE them - and at (typical prices) £1.50 - £4 for tops and sweaters, £3 - £5 for trousers the prices are amazing!!

I've found that as I lose weight the choice available increases. I have my "aspiration pile" arranged in the order that I think I will fit into it & try things on every few weeks. I walk around in stuff off the pile & that's a great feeling!!

When I'm in a charity shop I'm looking out for stuff that I like that will fit now, and also for things a size or so smaller.

I buy clothes that fit. I don't have money to waste, not even at a charity shop. It is a big thrill to need a smaller size and I consider it a victory. Everyone has their own point of view.

Good to a point.

If it's one size and you know that you have that weight to lose, sure, but if it doesn't fit (just as all clothes don't fit or flatter all body types), it's disappointing.

If you're near your goal weight, I say no.

Depends on what it is. Jeans, yes. They are year round wear and if I still can't get into them next month, I will the next. But, I didn't buy anything for next spring when it all went on sale because I don't really know what size I'll be in then.

I think it's a waste. I'd have lost interest in the item long before I was able to fit in it.

I've been buying a lot of new clothes lately--my closet is bare! If I order something from on-line (I've been preferring Kohl's as they're cheap, have great sales/coupons, and I can return to the store), and its slightly too small, I keep it. If its too big (yay!) I return it.

But the red wool coat that I just got, something that I've always wanted, is too small in the shoulders. So, will it fit next winter, or will it be too big by then (which I'm hoping...)? Its gotta go back since I can't predict where I'll be in a year. :grumble: Boo. I'm definitely not buying the next size up. I now refuse to buy something with a 1, 2, or 3 followed by an X ever again...

I shop in thrifts for my home business....so most of my clothes (except workout wear) are from there. If I see something I love the size down I will buy it. But I don't buy for the next season. I saw some cute shorts but the problem is I don't know what size I'll be come time to wear them...so it would have been a waste. Only for current season and only one size down.

Hmm I didn't buy it but I was given a slinky dress that I could not wear in a million years. I guess i am using that for motivation.

It is good motivation but I had the problem of buying something too small, then forgetting I had bought it and missing the period when it actually fitted. I've also shrunk into clothes that I've bought and excitedly tried on, only to find that they are the right size, but they just aren't very flattering in different areas.

Soooo I decided not to bother and just to buy clothes in thrift stores as I find myself shrinking out of my old clothes. Every once in a while I bag up the old clothes and donate them. I figure when I reach my goal, then I will treat myself to some new clothes that I really like.

No - I save it for the in-store surprise.

You try on your current size... too loose. Try on the size smaller... perfect!

And then you get to do the victory walk to the counter with a big smile on your face. Hooray!

I started a size 22 and am slowly building a wardrobe of clothing ranging from 16 to 10's by shopping the clearance racks at my local thrift. These are items that are out of season. With the 10's, which I believe will be my ultimate goal size, I'm buying all seasons as the year moves on. But on the other sizes I'll focus only on the season I believe I'll be that size based on my current rate of loss. Since I can pick up a nice dress for $3 after it goes on clearance, I believe its a great way to build a wardrobe on the cheap and if I do miss a size for the appropriate season I should be able to re-consign it for more than I purchased it for. Since I favor classic styling, I'm not really concerned that my choices will not be in style when I'm ready for them. It is exciting seeing all these new-to-me, cute clothes beginning to fill out the space vacated by the stuff that got too big for me. I can't wait to wear them.

Most posters on here seem pretty opinionated, so this will be interesting to see the various points of views.

Some people say buying clothes in a smaller size is motivation; they hang it up and look at it every day to remind themselves of their goals. Others say it's a waste of money and just depressing to have spent money on clothes that is too small for you.

Buying Clothes one size to small during your weight loss journey: good or bad?

Buying Clothes that ARE too small...whoops! :blushing:

I did this at the beginning. I bought a pair of jeans that were one size too small, left them out where I could see them, and sometimes tried them on. I couldn't even close them, let alone zip them up. They were a great motivation. A few months ago they finally fit... and now they're so baggy I can't wear them anymore. It was greatest feeling the first day I wore them outside. And it definitely wasn't a waste of money -- I paid $3 for them at a thrift store.

I think it depends on whether too small clothes make you feel bad or good.

I HAVE bought too-small things occasionally. I remember being in Australia years ago and spotting this gorgeous dress. The biggest size wouldn't fit me. I bought it anyway and was so immensely proud when I wore it the following summer. 10 years later I still ahve it even though it doesn't fit right now. But it will again.

In 2011 I bought a pair of jeans I could only just get over my bum. I knew I was going to spend half a year on my own, so the first day I took pics of me in those, looking horrible. When I came back home, they fit with room to spare. Again, I can't wear them now but I'm working on it again.

I don't i still have plenty from former wardrobes lol

Maybe if i out grow them but haven't gotten there yet lol